SKELLGILL HOUSE
ID: S1331436
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 7
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Skellgill House is a spacious, cosy cottage set in a tranquil rural location, perfect for walkers and those seeking peace and beautiful views. Guests consistently praise its well-equipped kitchen, comfortable interiors, and dog-friendly atmosphere. The garden and surrounding countryside offer a relaxing retreat, with wildlife and the sound of the beck adding to the charm. While the property is remote with limited local amenities, nearby towns are accessible for supplies. Most guests found the house clean and welcoming, with only minor issues noted. Many express a desire to return, highlighting the property's appeal for families and dog owners.
The majority of guests found the cottage clean and well-maintained, though a few noted minor issues such as carpet stains and a 'lived-in' feel. Overall, cleanliness was praised, with only small exceptions.
The rural, peaceful setting with stunning views and direct access to walks was highly praised. Guests appreciated the tranquillity and proximity to nature, though noted the remoteness and lack of immediate amenities.
Guests consistently described the cottage as cosy, warm, spacious, and comfortable for families and dogs. The relaxing atmosphere and ample space were frequently highlighted.
The property is very well-equipped, with modern conveniences such as a washing machine, dishwasher, WiFi, and streaming services. Two bathrooms and thoughtful touches were appreciated by guests.
There were no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful gestures in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
A real ’Escape to the Country’ in truly welcoming surroundings.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Open Fire
Dining room: Electric Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 3 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil fired central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Telephone.. Large cottage garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike storage. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Visit England 3 Star. Please Note: There is a stream/beck in the garden.. Situated in an idyllic rural position is Skellgill House in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This wonderful Dales farmhouse has to be ’ Escape to the Country’ at its best, it even has the meandering Skellgill Beck trickling through the gardens, whilst the sheep graze the fells beyond. What better place could there be to watch the world go by? Although perfectly rural, Skellgill does not feel remote as there is a small traditional dales farm close by. The house itself is extremely spacious and welcoming, keeping that warm, traditional and inviting feeling that you would hope a dales farmhouse would offer. The traditionally presented lounge offers a cosy open fire where you can relax those tired muscles after enjoying a day on the hills, or, perhaps fine dining is your forte, where better to enjoy dinner than in the wonderful spacious dining room adorned with the most beautiful original stone fireplace, high beamed ceilings and yet more picture postcard views. The space and welcoming features continue throughout the house, traditional, unspoilt and homely. Outside, the traditional cottage gardens continue to offer space and tranquillity, with lawn areas, seating areas and the wonderful beck in such stunning surroundings. Where better to spend your Yorkshire Dales Holiday. Shop 1½ mile, pub ½ mile and restaurant 1 mile.
Free WiFi
additional information: Beck in grounds care should be taken.
Additional charges: Cot Available £10
Please note this is a non-smoking property
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Hardraw Force Waterfall
Reviews (10)
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Allison Mc
Second time we have stayed at Skellgill House Love the location. The back garden was great to sit and relax in. Weather was a bonus. Everything you need is provided and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Will definitely be booking again
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Amanda Mudge
Beautiful old house down a quiet lane. The relaxing sound of the beck at the back of the house is just one of the many beautiful features of this house. There are several places to sit outside and watch the local wildlife and farming activities and inside feels very spacious. Everything you need is there as the owners obviously stay there regularly and have thought carefully about what is needed. We would not hesitate to go back. It was truly a break from the busy world and yet we didn’t have to drive too far for supplies in nearby Askrigg and Hawes.
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Brian Yeats
Great house with plenty of space inside and out for us and our two dogs. Everything was appropriate to our needs and the place was furnished very comfortably. The only blot was a couple of stains on the carpet on the upstairs landing - it's a shame that someone who allows their house to be used by people with dogs have it spoilt by owners who fail to control them or clean up after any 'accidents'.